"Louis started 11 games last season before suffering a torn ACL in a Nov. 25 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Louis was injured on an illegal hit by Vikings defensive end Jared Allen."

"Louis started 11 games last season before suffering a torn ACL in a Nov. 25 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Louis was injured on an illegal hit by Vikings defensive end Jared Allen."

I like it... it creates competition and at the very least it adds depth.

Dolphins agreed to terms with OG Lance Louis, formerly of the Bears, on a one-year contract.It's a strong signing for the free-spending Dolphins, and could be an indication RG John Jerry's time in the starting lineup — or perhaps with the team — is through. Save for Brandon Moore, Louis was the top guard still on the market. Louis is recovering from a torn left ACL, but is expected to be ready for training camp. With their interior line now set, the Dolphins need to figure out what they're going to do at tackle.

This fits the profile of what Ireland has been doing in free agency. None of the players signed are over 28 years old.

Hopefully he can still play, thats a lot of weight to be running around on a bum knee...

Exactly.

Why not just draft a young and HEALTHY guy?

Lemme guess, because Adrian Peterson is superman, Lance Louis will be too? LOL

While I would argue that an ACL injury just isn't as bad as it used to be (players recover much more quickly now), I do 100% agree that we'd be better off drafting someone. I personally am a big fan of Barrett Jones from Alabama. The guy played left guard, center, and left tackle while at Alabama, and he played every position at a high level. I believe he projects as a 3rd round prospect because he's projected as a guard or center at the next level. I'm still hoping we take someone like Jones in the draft and let him compete with Jerry and this guy. Hopefully the deal is similar to Garrard's contract last year where we can evaluate him in camp and cut him before the season if he isn't up to par.

The Dolphins still probably will draft a OG, but probably later in the draft right now. He is on track to be ready by camp and I do believe the Dolphins had their doctors examine the knee before making the commitment.

While I would argue that an ACL injury just isn't as bad as it used to be (players recover much more quickly now), I do 100% agree that we'd be better off drafting someone.

Ya, but this is a 300lb man we're talking about. You know how much of that weight bares down on those knees?

Recovery time is one thing with these players, the other matter is getting confident in doing the things they used to and putting weight on it. I still see the common theme when people talk about it as though most of them don't feel quite normal until year 2. We're talking about a man who tore his ACL at the end of November.

But if Lance is ready by camp, he will be battling for if not the starter. He is not a depth guy.

Definitely agree. This kid is athletic and has been a starter. Fully expect him to push Jerry aside for the starting nod. I am quite sure Miami's medical staff understands his recovery progress to have made this deal.

Its been a few years now, but coming out of San Diego State, Louis ran a 4.76 40 at his pro day and at over 300 pounds.I know the lineman don't have to be sprinters, but that shows you he is athletic with that kind of speed/agility.

The Dolphins still probably will draft a OG, but probably later in the draft right now. He is on track to be ready by camp and I do believe the Dolphins had their doctors examine the knee before making the commitment.

It's a one year deal on a solid, young OG.

exactly, you can get quality guards like Cyril Richardson and Hugh Thornton in the 5th round this year

The Dolphins have warned RG John Jerry not to report to OTAs out of shape."It’ll be interesting to see," coach Joe Philbin said. "The big thing we said to him when he left is we want to see how much you weigh when you come back for the offseason program." Jerry reported to 2012 training camp at nearly 400 pounds, and has always struggled with conditioning. The Dolphins ratcheted up the pressure on Jerry by signing veteran Lance Louis. Jerry could lose his starting job even if he's lost the pounds.